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The Sound Weaver
  • Workshops
    • Song & Sound
    • Sound Weaving
    • Chanting & Mantra
    • Breath of Life
    • Wild Voice
    • Sacred Sound & Yoga
  • Lessons
    • Singing & Vocal
    • Guitar & Piano
    • Harmonium & Kirtan
    • Public Speaking
  • Performances
    • The Sound Weaver
  • Events
  • Bookings
    • appointments
    • fees
    • policy
  • About
    • biography
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GIFTS OF LOVE: VALENTINE'S DAY SINGING, PIANO OR GUITAR GIFT VOUCHERS

February 10, 2022

Are you looking for the perfect gift of love for your Valentine this year?

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TERM 1 LESSON UPDATE

January 25, 2022 in music lessons, singing and vocal, guitar and piano

As we move into the year 2022, the unknown still lingers. How to connect without separation while feeling alive and safe in the world? These are questions arising in me.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

December 23, 2021

Dear Students and Friends,

As I have navigated the waves again this year, many of you have been a constant grounding force and showed up week after week to learn, grow, and explore the Music of Life. I honour you all; thank you for being my teachers, as it allows me to show up as the most aligned and expanded version of myself. You call me to be honest, wise and present to life no matter what is happening in my world, and for this, I love you all!

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CHRISTMAS SINGING, GUITAR OR PIANO GIFT VOUCHERS

December 08, 2021

Music is a gift, a gift that lives inside us all. Some have learnt how to access this gift, and others are still waiting to unwrap theirs.

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WARM-UPS FOR THE SINGING INSTRUMENT, PART 1

November 26, 2021

There are many ways to warm up the vocal instrument. In this blog, I will explain the importance of a warm-up ritual. I will offer you practical exercises for your body, breath and voice so that you can incorporate them into your daily warm-up routine.

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Q & A: TEACHING METHOD

October 18, 2021 in q&a, guitar and piano, music lessons, singing and vocal, sound workshops

Hi Jacinta,

What can I expect in a lesson?

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Tags: sound, breath, breathing, singing, singer, performer, music, voice, singing teacher
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TERM 4 (COVID-19) LESSON UPDATE

September 21, 2021 in singing and vocal, music lessons, guitar and piano

The light is here! I love this time of year. May we celebrate all that we have been working on during the past eight months. If you have had singing or music lessons since February, you will begin to notice that your patience and practice is paying off. It’s a perfect time to write down your gratitude for the year.

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Tags: virus, coronavirus, covid-19, well-being, online, lessons
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Q & A: TEACHING STYLE

August 24, 2021 in q&a, guitar and piano, music lessons, singing and vocal, sound workshops

Hi Jacinta,

What is your teaching style? What does holistic mean?

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Tags: sound, breath, breathing, singing, singer, performer, music, voice, singing teacher
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TERM 3 (COVID-19) LESSON UPDATE

July 12, 2021 in music lessons, singing and vocal, guitar and piano

From the dreamy depths of Winter, we begin to arise and embody the sweetness that new life brings. More energy is available to us; may we use this time to let our creative essence flourish.

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TONGUE AWARENESS, PART 2

June 29, 2021 in singing and vocal, breath workshops

This month’s blog post is a continuation of May’s blog about Tongue Awareness. If you have not read and tried out the exercises in Part 1, I suggest you read the blog and try the exercises before reading Tongue Awareness, Part 2.

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Tags: breathing, breathwork, tongue
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TONGUE AWARENESS, PART 1

May 24, 2021 in singing and vocal, breath workshops

One of the most essential yet forgotten parts of the vocal instrument is the tongue!

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Tags: breathing, breathwork, tongue
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TERM 2 (COVID-19) LESSON UPDATE

April 18, 2021 in music lessons, singing and vocal, guitar and piano

Autumn! As the light softens and the leaves turn red, brown and gold, may we slow a little and take time for ourselves and each other.

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THE JAW, PART 2

March 27, 2021 in singing and vocal, breath workshops

This month’s blog post is a continuation of February’s blog about The Jaw. If you have not read and tried out the exercises in Part 1, I suggest you read the blog and try the exercises before reading The Jaw, Part 2.

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Tags: jaw, breathing, breathwork
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THE JAW, PART 1

February 27, 2021 in singing and vocal, breath workshops

The Jaw

How often do we think about exercising or releasing the jaw and the surrounding ligaments and muscles?

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Tags: jaw, breathing, breathwork
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TERM 1 (COVID-19) LESSON UPDATE

January 28, 2021 in music lessons, singing and vocal, guitar and piano

As we move into the year 2021 the unknown still lingers in the air and change is afoot.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

December 30, 2020

As I sit and write to you in the days leading up to the New Year. I would like to personally thank each one of you for being a shining light in my life this year. For without you, I would not be able to share what I love and am called to give. Thank you for being my teachers in life, communication and relationship.

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THE BREATH: AN OCEAN OF LOVE

November 28, 2020 in breath workshops, sound workshops

An ocean of love is all around us and in us!

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Tags: breath, breathing, meditation, ocean, love, remembering
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TERM 4 (COVID-19) WORKSHOP UPDATE

October 09, 2020 in sound workshops, yoga workshops, breath workshops

As you all know, this year is an unpredictable one, and I have chosen to sit in the unknown and not make decisions too far in advance. I have decided to listen and feel when the time is right.

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Tags: chanting, mantra, yoga, sound, sounding, mental health
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TERM 4 (COVID-19) LESSON UPDATE

September 27, 2020 in singing and vocal, music lessons, guitar and piano

Musical Humans,

As we move into the last few months of the year, I am grateful for the precious lessons that I have learnt during these uncertain times.

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Tags: virus, coronavirus, covid-19, well-being, online, lessons
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ANNOUNCEMENT: VIRTUAL ONLINE CHANTING & MANTRA CIRCLES

August 11, 2020 in sound workshops

What a time it is!

I have been tuning in, and I feel like it’s the right time to gather again, to pray, set intentions and sound as a community.

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Tags: chanting, mantra, circle, kirtan, meditation, prayer
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Welcome to The Sound Weaver music of life blog. Jacinta Percy is a singing and music teacher, facilitator and performer. She provides private lessons and group workshops in Melbourne, Australia.


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May 25, 2025
TERM 2 LESSON UPDATE
May 25, 2025

Dear Students,

Term 2 is passing swiftly, and week 5 starts this week; we are halfway through the term already!!! As many of you know, private lessons are booked out with current students this term, which is an honour and joy that so many people return and want to continue their musical journey with me.

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TERM 2 WORKSHOP UPDATE
Apr 21, 2025

How wonderful it is to be singing in a group again, feeling the heartbeat and resonance of many voices at once. There is nothing in the world more soothing, healing and uplifting than a group that unites in voice and sound! Wild and untamed, harmonious and free.

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Mar 2, 2025

My dear teacher Amit Carmeli is back in Australia this March and April to teach workshops and retreats in Melbourne (6 Day Journey - March 7-12), Sydney (6 Day Journey - March 14-19), Bellingen (Weekend Journey - March 21-23), Mullumbimby (6 Day Journey - March 28 - April 2) and Byron Bay (10 Day Retreat - April 14-24)!

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TERM 1 WORKSHOP UPDATE
Feb 17, 2025

The Song & Sound workshop is happening in Term 1, 2025, on Monday, 24th February!

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Jan 20, 2025
TERM 1 LESSON UPDATE
Jan 20, 2025

Welcome to 2025! “The world said”. I don’t know how we got here, but here we go! Ready to dive into another cycle of learning and growing, giving thanks for all that has come and all that will be.

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END OF YEAR GRATITUDE & SOIRÉE 2024
Dec 30, 2024

I can hardly believe the Soirée has come and gone once again!

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Dec 30, 2024
Oct 27, 2024
SOIRÉE 2024!
Oct 27, 2024

The end of the year Soirée is a celebration of music and life!

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TERM 4 LESSON UPDATE
Sep 28, 2024

In silent presence, I see, hear and receive clearly. It’s a known being I trust, an endless ocean, vast, cool and nourishing.

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